On February 14, 1986, a Cessna 172N (registration N5466D) operated by Michael Hogan was involved in an aviation accident near St. Cloud, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and proper alignment with the runway during a side-step approach, which resulted in a crabbed touchdown and subsequent collapse of the landing gear. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot diverting due to weather spotted the runway late during an ILS approach, side-stepped right, and touched down in a crabbed angle. The aircraft settled onto collapsed landing gear when power was applied for a go-around.
What happened
The pilot was diverting into Galesburg due to bad weather at his original destination. Following an ILS approach at Galesburg he spotted the RWY at '200 FT PLUS' off to his right. He then 'side-stepped' to the right but touched down in a crabbled angle. He attempted to go-around but as pwr was applied, the acft settled to the RWY onto collapsed landinggear.
The investigation
The aircraft sustained damage to the landing gear system after settling onto the runway surface during the initial phase of the go-around maneuver.
Findings
improper side-step
collapsed landing gear
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and proper alignment with the runway during a side-step approach, which resulted in a crabbed touchdown and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
What happened in the 14 Feb 1986 Cessna 172N accident near St. Cloud, MN?
A pilot diverting due to weather spotted the runway late during an ILS approach, side-stepped right, and touched down in a crabbed angle. The aircraft settled onto collapsed landing gear when power was applied for a go-around.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Feb 1986 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N5466D, operated by Michael Hogan, at St. Cloud, MN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and proper alignment with the runway during a side-step approach, which resulted in a crabbed touchdown and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
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